Moonlight Illumination at Nashiro Beach Nov 14, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026
A massive winter illumination with lights, fire shows, photo spots, themed displays, and festive entertainment perfect for night outings.
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Nanjo City Festival 2025 – Where Even the Fireworks Have a Heart (Nov 16, 2025)
A lively Okinawan festival with heart-shaped fireworks, local food, and performances celebrating the love and culture of Nanjo City.
Shurijo Castle Reconstruction Festival 2025, Nov 1–3
Experience Okinawa’s royal heritage at Shurijo Castle Festival with parades, Awamori tastings, and lantern walks.
Okinawa Shuri Castle Lantern Walk 2025 – November 2, 2025
A lantern walk and night market celebrating Shurijo Castle’s rebuilding with live music, food, and glowing hope.
25th Nishihara Festival – October 25–26, 2025
The 25th Nishihara Festival brings Eisa, live music, dance, and fireworks for two days of vibrant Okinawan celebration.
Tedako Pocket Festa – 48th Urasoe Tedako Festival Oct 18–19, 2025
Enjoy fireworks, Eisa, and live shows at Urasoe’s Tedako Pocket Festa, packed with family fun and a new Kids Village.
10,000 Eisa Dancers Parade 2025 – October 19, 2025
Okinawa’s 10,000 Eisa Dancers Parade 2025 fills Kokusai Street with vibrant drumbeats and dynamic performances celebrating island tradition and energy.
The Guide to Okinawa Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival 2025 (October 11–13)
If you think tug-of-war is just kids yanking on a rope in gym class, Okinawa is here to prove you wrong. The Naha Great Tug-of-War… Read More »The Guide to Okinawa Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival 2025 (October 11–13)
Ōjima – A Cat Island With Grease, Salt, and Soul
Visit Ōjima, Okinawa’s hidden Cat Island: taste crispy tempura, explore shrines, ride glass-bottom boats, and meet local cats.
15th Yukata Festival in Yonakohama, Okinawa – August 24, 2025
Colorful yukatas, food stalls, live shows, and family fun at Yonakohama Park’s summer festival – a perfect Okinawa evening.